Tragedy has struck in Agbor town, Delta State, on Sunday, January 5, when a diesel tanker exploded, claiming the lives of at least four people and leaving many with various degrees of injuries.
According to eyewitness accounts, the tanker, which was transporting diesel fuel, lost control due to the malfunctioning brakes and crashed at the intersection. The impact led to a massive explosion, setting the tanker ablaze and sending flames soaring through the air.
The intense blaze also consumed numerous vehicles and homes in its path, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
Reacting to the sad incident, the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of victims of the fire incident. He described the fire incident as horrifying and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured and fortitude to those bereaved in the unfortunate incident.
Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, directed the State Ministry of Health, the State Emergency Management Agency, and other relevant authorities to expedite action by providing the much-needed immediate support to all victims of the incident.
The Delta State Governor commended the Fire Service, the good people of Ika South Local Government, and security agencies who rallied round to put out the inferno and their dedication to assisting those affected by the fire incident.
